July 17, 1939 
Mr. Robert Hoag, Seale, U.S.M. 
U.S.S. KM ORLEANS 
Mare Island, California 
Dear Hoag: 
I a® glad the pictures and the hooks got safely into your 
hands. It is good to hear from you, for it reminds me of those very 
pleasant times that we had together. 
The Byrd trip is getting under way, hut I hare not yet heard 
’hers the Smithsonian will stand with regard to it. I shall certainly 
he glad to recommend you if there is an opportunity for us to put some 
people into that expedition. 
It looks as though both of us are going to miss the chance 
to go to Alaska. The President has intended going ever since the 
middle of June, but Congress seems to make it impossible. 
I may be out your way in September, but by that time goodness 
knot's where the NSW OILS AN 3 may be. If you are handy, I shall certainly 
look you up. 
Sincerely, 
Waldo L. Schmitt, Curator, 
Division of Marine Invertebrates. 
